Turtle Bay Beach Club sits just steps from Watamu Beach. Visitors can soak in the spa tub after a day of exploring, dine at one of the three restaurants on the property, or simply lounge by the pool where sun beds and umbrellas provide comfortable spots to unwind.
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Standard Double Room Single Use
8.88.8 out of 10
Excellent
3 reviews
(3 reviews)
Garden view
30 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bed
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Superior Double Room Single Use
Ocean view
20 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bed
About the neighborhood
Located in Watamu, Turtle Bay Beach Club is on the beach. Ruins of Gedi and Portuguese Chapel are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Watamu Beach and Malindi Beach. With snorkeling, windsurfing, and boat tours nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water. Visit our Watamu travel guide
Consider a stay at Turtle Bay Beach Club and take advantage of a terrace, shopping on site, and a garden. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. Be sure to enjoy a meal at any of the 3 on-site restaurants. In addition to a playground and a hair salon, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
An outdoor pool and a children's pool, along with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
Free self parking
A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), supervised childcare (surcharge), and tour/ticket assistance
A billiards/pool table, free newspapers, and wedding services
Room features
All 145 rooms have comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to perks like free WiFi and safes.
More amenities include:
Bathrooms with free toiletries and hair dryers
32-inch plasma TVs with satellite channels
Coffee/tea makers and daily housekeeping
All inclusive details
This resort is all-inclusive. Onsite food and beverages are included in the room price (some restrictions may apply).
24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
Free self parking on site
Food and drink
3 bars/lounges
3 restaurants
Snack bar/deli
Things to do
Billiards/pool table
Children's pool
Hot tub
Library
Outdoor pool
Playground
Shopping
Yoga classes
Family friendly
Babysitting (surcharge)
Children's pool
Laundry facilities
Outdoor pool
Playground
Snack bar/deli
Supervised activities for children (surcharge)
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Free newspapers in lobby
Gift shop/newsstand
Hair salon
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Guest services
Change of bedsheets (on request)
Change of towels on request
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Tour and ticket assistance
Wedding services
Outdoors
Barbecue grill
Beach towels
Garden
On the beach
Pool loungers
Pool umbrellas
Terrace
Spa
Manicures/pedicures
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Accessible airport shuttle
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
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Banquet hall
Mosquito nets
Smoking not allowed
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Towels provided
Entertainment
32-inch plasma TV with satellite channels
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Limited room service
More
Air conditioning
Safe
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
No pets or service animals allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Airport shuttle fee: KES 4500 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
Property is also known as
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Frequently asked questions
Does Turtle Bay Beach Club have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool.
Is Turtle Bay Beach Club pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking?
Self parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Turtle Bay Beach Club?
Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: midnight. After-hours check-in is not available.
What time is check-out at Turtle Bay Beach Club?
Check-out is at 10:00 AM.
Does Turtle Bay Beach Club provide a shuttle to the airport?
Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of KES 4500 per vehicle applies.
Are there all-inclusive benefits at Turtle Bay Beach Club?
Yes, the property is all-inclusive.
Where is Turtle Bay Beach Club located?
Nestled on the beach, this Watamu resort is within a 10-minute walk of Watamu Beach and Prawn Lake. Mida Creek is 1.9 mi (3.1 km) away.
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Reviews
Turtle Bay Beach Club Reviews
8.4
Very Good
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The room was as promised and clean. The food and drinks were very good and staff was very friendly and helpful. I would definitely return and recommend this resort.
This resort rates excellent on all counts. Cleanliness is top notch. Staff are super friendly. Not our first visit and will not be our last but this is paradise on a plate in Mama Africa
Great place to stay on the beach in Watamu, proximity to Malindi international airport was super given construction between Mombasa and Watamu! The private adults pool is amazing for those without kids that want a quiet pool. If you are across from the dining/entertainment area though it is loud with music at night until about 12:30 am - next time will request room on the opposite side. I had a wedding blessing that was absolutely incredible - Nancy the planner was the best!!!
Molly
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
10/10 Excellent
Mads
Jan 6, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Perfect family vacation.
Perfect retreat for a family trip with my young boys who loved the pool as well as how close the beach is. The sunbeds are comfortable and the service is stellar!
It was the most fantastic stay , hotel , food and staff we had in many many years . We loved the place , very relaxing and friendly visitors . I will recommend to friends and family . Joyce our waitress , thanks for making us feel like home 😘
Peter
Stayed 18 nights in Feb 2025
8/10 Good
Sameer
Feb 24, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Great location & on beach, rooms need massive reno
Rooms are in dire need renovations & upgrade. Service is good. Location & beach is amazing including food
This is our second time visiting Turtle Bay. We like the staff and their dedication to the environment and community. However the rooms are in need of updating mattresses, bathroom and decorations.
Also the music is played late into the night til 12:00am.
The staff are what make the place. They will go above and beyond for you! It’s also beautiful! The rooms are clean and quiet. Not the fanciest hotel in the world but comfortable and comforting. Nothing left to be desired.
Sofia
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
6/10 Okay
Caroline
Mar 5, 2025
Liked: Staff & service
It was perfectly comfortable and the rooms had air conditioning. There was a limited gluten free menu and the included wine was dreadful.
The pool was lovely and the staff excellent.
It is a but tired.
The booking of sunbeds was very tedious as some people rarely even came to the bed while others had no space.
The music at night was the same ever day, was not really catered for the needs of the huests that were there and very loud in the bedrooms
The staff get 12 out 10. Choice of different items in buffet are amazing.
This is a 4* and they had king prawns on dinner menu on 21st december with the lower rates before Christmas. We are writing this review from a 5* hotel in malindi owned by a large italian chain on christmas eve and there is no dreams of having prawns on menu.
Hands down an amazing experience.
Only downside is the general cleanliness. The loos near the pool stink really bad
Overall an average experience staying at this hotel
Positives
- Friendly Welcoming Staff
- Quality of the food was very good
- Pool areas are very nice
Negatives
- Rooms are dated and need a refurb
- Not enough Power points in the room
- Checkout time says 11 on Hotels.com booking but it was 10am
- Shoes went missing from the hotel room. The hotel were not very interested to look into why this had happened.
All inclusive, but share what that means to vacationers. Just because on the beach someone is wearya Turtle Bay T shirt, doesn't mean they work for the Hotel.
This resort is unique in the combination of guests it hosts:: I love that even during Kenya's high international tourism season there are always lots of Kenyan families at Turtle Bay. The price is reasonable, and keeps the beauty of the Kenya coast available to the people it belongs to while also showing it off hospitably and beautifully to the world.
Excellent staff attitude & very good all inclusive meals.
Good size swimming pools. Good beachfront location.
Nicholas
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023
8/10 Good
David
Mar 15, 2025
Liked: Staff & service
The place needs some work
David
Stayed 11 nights in Feb 2025
2/10 Terrible
Curt
Feb 25, 2025
Disliked: Staff & service
TV did not work. Staff and even manager called Ken made no effort to fix it.
Curt
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
4/10 Poor
Verified traveler
Mar 18, 2024
Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Guest L36
Air conditioning didn’t work, the food was very average, bed was very uncomfortable, the room was firstly when I arrived. The staff we’re constantly trying to over charge.
Overall a bad experience
Rooms are basic and in need of modernising and decorating - old and dirty, and the doors are very insecure. Service is terrible, most staff are very slow and indifferent, assuming that is you can actually find them. Drinks take an age to arrive and you have to ask several times. If you are looking for cheap and cheerful then the hotel is ok, but it is not somewhere i would choose to stay again.